Ep. 9: The man who hid his despair behind a clown's mask while pretending to be human
Aired on July 11, 2020
A man laughs, yet he possesses no understanding of happiness or what it means to be a proper human. In a photograph of a smiling family, one individual displays a forced expression. Despairing over his perceived disqualification from humanity, he conceals his true self from those around him by adopting the role of a clown. This performance allows him to appear normal and earn respect, as he makes others laugh. However, his facade is eventually penetrated, and he is discovered for playing this role. The narrative explores his internal struggle and the eventual exposure of his pretense, highlighting the gap between his public persona and his private despair regarding his place in society.
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